Bhubaneswar: Jamini Jhankar of Kalinga Institute of Social Sciences in Bhubaneswar has earned the distinction of being the first research scholar from Chuktia Bhunjia, a Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group (PVTG) residing in the remote forested regions of Nuapada district.

The 30-year-old tribal woman successfully completed her PhD on vedic medicine, specifically the medicinal properties and dosage of ayurvedic herbs. She conducted extensive fieldwork across Nuapada and neighbouring districts, engaging with traditional healers and ayurvedic practitioners to document indigenous knowledge. ADVERTISEMENT

“Her work not only bridges ancient wisdom with modern science but also preserves tribal healing practices,” the institute said in a release, which hailed her parents for encouraging

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